September 25th 2024.
In Balasore, a man was found guilty by a POCSO court on Wednesday for molesting a 12-year-old girl last year in June. The court, presided over by special judge Ranjan Kumar Sutar, sentenced him to 3 years of rigorous imprisonment. According to the special public prosecutor of the court, Pranab Kumar Panda, the man, Ajay Nath, was convicted after the examination of eight witnesses and 11 documents.
The incident took place inside a shop, where Ajay had molested the minor girl. Upon finding out about the incident, the victim's parents immediately filed an FIR with the local police on June 28, 2023. The police promptly arrested the accused and conducted an investigation, which led to the filing of a chargesheet.
The public prosecutor stated that the accused was charged under the POCSO Act and other sections of the Indian Penal Code. The trial was conducted accordingly, and the verdict was given by the special judge. This incident highlights the importance of the POCSO Act in protecting children from sexual abuse and bringing perpetrators to justice.
The court's decision serves as a reminder that such heinous crimes will not be tolerated and will be met with strict punishment. It also sends a message to society that the safety and well-being of children should be a top priority. As we move forward, it is crucial to create awareness and educate people about the laws in place to safeguard children and the importance of reporting any such incidents to the authorities.
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